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Inauguration Day through the years

2009: Barack Obama

Barack Obama is sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 44th president of the United Statesas on the West Front of the Capitol as his wife Michelle looks on January 20, 2009 in Washington, D.C.

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2009: Barack Obama

In this Jan. 20, 2009, file photo President Obama dances with first lady Michelle Obama at the Midwestern Ball on the night of his inauguration in Washington.

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2009: Barack Obama

Obama, Bush at 2009 Inauguration

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2009: Barack Obama

President Bush, right, walks out with President-elect Barack Obama, left, on the North Portico of the White House before sharing the Presidential limousine enroute to Capitol Hill for the inauguration of the President-elect in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.

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2009: Barack Obama

The first lady first showed her support for young designers when she wore wore a white, one-shouldered, floor-length gown by then 26-year-old Jason Wu to President Obama's Inauguration Ball on Jan. 21, 2009.

Credit: AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais

2005: George W. Bush

President Bush is sworn in by Chief Justice William Rehnquist during his inauguration on Capitol Hill Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. First lady Laura Bush holds the bible as daughters Jenna and Barbara look on.

Credit: Architect of the Capitol

2001: George W. Bush

President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush walk with former President Bill Clinton and former First Lady Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton after Inaugural ceremonies January 20, 2001 at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C.

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2001: George W. Bush

President George W. Bush dances with his wife Laura after they arrive at the Texas Ball at the Washington Convention Center January 20, 2001.

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1997: Bill Clinton

This January 20, 1997 file photo shows First Lady Hillary Clinton toasting Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich beside President Bill Clinton during the inaugural luncheon at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

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1997: Bill Clinton

President Bill Clinton hugs his daughter Chelsea and First Lady Hillary Clinton after being sworn in for his second term as president January 20, 1997.

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1997: Bill Clinton

President Bill Clinton, First Lady Hillary, and daughter Chelsea, wave to the crowd as they walk the inaugural parade route January 20, 1997 in Washington, D.C.

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1993: Bill Clinton

President George Bush greets President-elect Bill Clinton upon his arrival January 20, 1993 to the White House in Washington, D.C., to meet Bush for a pre-inaugural coffee.

1993: Bill Clinton

From left, Tipper Gore, Vice President-elect Al Gore, President-elect Bill Clinton, and Hillary Clinton enjoy the entertainment as they attend an inaugural gala at the Capital Center in suburban Washington, January 19, 1993.

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1989: George H.W. Bush

Chief Justice William Rehnquist administering the oath of office to George H.W. Bush on the west front of the U.S. Capitol, with Dan Quayle and Barbara Bush looking on, January 20, 1989

Credit: Architect of the Capitol

1989: George H.W. Bush

President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush wave to the crowd as they walk the inaugural parade route January 20, 1989 in Washington, D.C.

Credit: National Archives

1985: Ronald Reagan

First Lady Nancy Reagan watches as President Ronald Reagan is sworn in during ceremonies in the Rotunda beneath the Capitol Dome Jan. 21, 1985, in Washington. Reagan, forced indoors by a record inaugural freeze, reenacted his oath taking.

Credit: AP Photo/Ron Edmonds

1981: Ronald Reagan

President Ronald Reagan is sworn in as the 40th President of the United States during the inaugural ceremony at the U.S. Capitol, on January 20, 1981.

Credit: Architect of the Capitol

1981: Ronald Reagan

In this Jan. 20, 1981 file photo, President Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy, dance at an inaugural ball in Washington.

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1977: Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter takes the oath of office, as his wife, Rosalynn, holds the family bible, during the inauguration ceremony in January of 1977. Administrating the oath is Chief Justice of the U.S. Warren Burger.

Credit: Jimmy Carter Presidential Library

1977: Jimmy Carter

Walking hand in hand, President Jimmy Carter accompanied by his wife Rosalyn and her daughter Amy followed by the rest of the family walk in the inaugural parade in Washington, January 21, 1977.

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1973: Richard Nixon

Greek Orthodox Archbishop Iakavos delivering a prayer invocation during President Nixon's inauguration on January 20, 1973.

Credit: Richard Nixon Presidential Library

1973: Richard Nixon

President Richard Nixon and Pat Nixon dancing at the inaugural ball, January 20, 1973

Credit: National Archives

1969: Richard Nixon

President-elect Richard Nixon taking the oath of office as President of the United States, January 20, 1969.

Credit: National Archives

1969: Richard Nixon

President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon waving to the crowd from the presidential limousine in the Inaugural motorcade, January 20, 1969

1969: Richard Nixon

1969: Richard Nixon

President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon arriving at an inaugural ball, January 20, 1969.

Credit: National Archives

1965: Lyndon B. Johnson

Chief Justice Earl Warren swears in Lyndon B. Johnson as the 36th President of the United States. Looking on are Lady Bird Johnson and Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey.

Credit: Library of Congress

1961: John F. Kennedy

President-elect John Fitzgerald Kennedy and President Dwight Eisenhower leave the White House in Washington, D.C. for Capitol Hill before Kennedy' swearing-in ceremony, Jan. 20, 1961.

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1961: John F. Kennedy

In this Jan. 20, 1961, file photo, President John F. Kennedy delivers his inaugural address after taking the oath of office at the Capitol in Washington.

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1961: John F. Kennedy

President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attend the inaugural ball January 20, 1961 in Washington, D.C.

Credit: Kennedy Library Archives / Newsmakers

1961: John F. Kennedy

President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon Johnson are all smiles on January 20, 1961 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. during Kennedy's inauguration ball.

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1953: Dwight D. Eisenhower

Dwight D. Eisenhower takes the Oath of Office as the President of the United States during his Inauguration January 20, 1953 in Washington D.C. Also pictured is former president Harry S. Truman, left, and Richard M. Nixon, right.

Credit: National Archive / Newsmakers

1953: Dwight D. Eisenhower

President Dwight D. Eisenhower waves to the crowd during his Inauguration parade January 20, 1953 in Washington D.C.

Credit: National Archive / Newsmakers

1949: Harry S. Truman

President Harry S. Truman waves to the crowd during a parade after his inauguration speech January 20, 1949 in Washington D.C.

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1945: Franklin D. Roosevelt

President Franklin D. Roosevelt gives his fourth Inaugural speech January 20, 1945 outside the south portico of the White House in Washington D.C.

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1941: Franklin D. Roosevelt

President Franklin D. Roosevelt tips his hat to the crowd after taking the Oath of Office as President of the United States for his third consecutive term January 20, 1941 in Washington D.C.

Credit: National Archives / Newsmakers

1933: Franklin D. Roosevelt

Franklin D. Roosevelt takes the Oath of Office as President of the United States in January 20, 1933 in Washington D.C.

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1905: Teddy Roosevelt

President Theodore Roosevelt takes the oath of office on March 4, 1905.

Credit: Library of Congress

1897: William McKinley

William McKinley taking the oath of office, March 4, 1897. The outgoing president, Grover Cleveland, is at right.

Credit: Library of Congress

1873: Ulysses S. Grant

Illustration of President Ulysses S. Grant taking the oath of office during his second inauguration, March 4, 1873.

Credit: Library of Congress

1865: Abraham Lincoln

Illustration of President Abraham Lincoln taking the oath of office during his second inauguration, March 4, 1865.

Credit: Library of Congress

1861: Abraham Lincoln

In this March 4, 1861, file photo, President Abraham Lincoln stands under cover at center of Capitol steps during his inauguration in Washington, D.C., on March 4, 1861. The scaffolding at upper right is used in construction of the Capitol dome.